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The Ledger News

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Vance-Granville Community College Foundation celebrates students, donors and 50 years of building futures

More than 200 scholarship recipients, donors, faculty, staff, and supporters gathered on September 24 for The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation’s annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon.

Henderson, NC · 10-01

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Rolesville forces running clock in completed game against Richmond

WENDELL, N.C. – Rolesville High School and Richmond High School resumed their week three contest a few weeks later on Monday, September 28. The Rams took advantage of a banged-up Raiders squad, winning 35-0. Rolesville got up 14-0 in the first segment of the game, which was played on...

Rolesville, NC · 09-29
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Lassiter considers second lawsuit against Wake County schools

Former Wake County school principal Scott Lassiter is "contemplating" filing a second lawsuit against the school system. Lassiter filed an amended complaint Monday in federal court in his initial suit alleging that Wake school leaders "weaponized" their response to a student fight to hurt Lassiter's state Senate campaign in 2024.

Wake County, NC · 09-29
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Durham County invests $265K for feasibility studies to decide future of three vacant schools

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham County plans to spend hundreds of thousands to help decide the future of three vacant school buildings. On Monday night, Durham County commissioners approved a contract worth more than $265,000 with the UNC School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative. The Development Finance Initiative...

Durham County, NC · 09-29
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ABC11 Eyewitness News

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I-Team investigates growth of NC school voucher program

The I-Team found that Wake County received more Opportunity Scholarship funding than any other county, totaling more than $70 million during the last school year.

North Carolina · 09-30

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The Historic Perry’s School Receives Major Grant Funding From Reynolds

Louisburg, NC - The historic Perry’s School educational complex in rural Franklin County is still moving forward. Standing as a monument to African American resilience, faith, and community determination, this sprawling site is a profound piece of North Carolina history. The Perry's School Alumni Association is a recent grant...

Franklin County, NC · 09-29

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A Hand Up for the Helpers

As kindergarten teacher Kassidy Murtagh began a math lesson on a recent Wednesday afternoon, her instructional assistant, Meaghan Goldberg, scanned the classroom, looking for ways to help. “Heavy and light,” said Murtagh, who teaches at Cary’s Penny Road Elementary School, reviewing a concept she introduced the day before. “Show me...

Wake County, NC · 09-28

The Johnstonian News

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JCC student receives statewide life sciences scholarship

Johnston Community College biotechnology student Marisa Phisayavong-McNellie is one of six statewide recipients of the 2026-27 Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship.

North Carolina · 09-29

BroBible

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North Carolina High School Football Game Is Stuck In Overtime Because Fans Threw Punches At Police Amid Brawl

The high school football game between Millbrook and Rolesville, which began on Friday night, is not over. Officials in North Carolina decided not to play overtime because multiple fights broke out among the fans in the crowd. It is unclear as to when the extra period will continue. When the high school football game is […] The post North Carolina High School Football Game Is Stuck In Overtime Because Fans Threw Punches At Police Amid Brawl appeared first on BroBible.

Rolesville, NC · 09-26

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JCPS Among Five Districts Chosen For Instructional Innovation Grant

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Johnston County Public Schools is one of five public school units statewide selected to receive funding through North Carolina’s 2026-27 Instructional Innovation Grant program. The State Board of Education approved a combined $217,425 for the five recipients, which also include Anson County Schools, Asheville...

Johnston County, NC · 09-29

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Millbrook-Rolesville football overtime ending postponed

RALEIGH, N.C. — The overtime ending of Friday night's football game between No. 4 Millbrook and Rolesville was postponed. When asked for the exact cause of the postponement, Millbrook High School Principal Monica Sawyer offered no comment. Similarly, Rolesville head coach Kevin Reddick said he was told not to speak to media about the matter.

Rolesville, NC · 09-26

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Nash County Public Schools see academic scores rise significantly

In a district saddled by a decade of being on the state’s low‑performing list, Nash County Public Schools is charting a different path and seeking to change that narrative. School leaders say it’ll take consistency, a focus on mastery and a relentless belief that every student can grow, and the results are starting to pay off. The 2025–26 accountability results show 91% of NCPS schools met or exceeded academic growth, and district leaders say the story behind those numbers is rooted in intentional, sustained work. District leaders describe the turnaround as the product of a clear instructional focus: teach to mastery and ensure every student has access to a rigorous, high‑quality curriculum. As Melissa Dancy-Smith, assistant superintendent for academics and accountability, put it, “Mastery is the key.” The district’s approach goes beyond broad percentages. Educators now make data “visible” by connecting performance metrics directly to individual students. As Dancy-Smith explained, “We peel that onion ... we put students’ names to that data.” This personalization, school leaders say, has changed how teachers plan and how students understand their own progress. NCPS leaders repeatedly returned to one phrase: good teaching. But they didn’t leave it vague. Good teaching, according to Jeff White,

Nash County, NC · 09-28

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Wake school library policy draws warning from NC House leader

House Majority Leader Brenden Jones, R-Columbus, is promising an “immediate legislative response” after the Wake County Public School System stopped accepting challenges seeking the removal of library books that are not being used for classroom instruction. The Wake County Board of Education approved changes to its process for...

Wake County, NC · 09-25

High School On SI

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North Carolina High School Football Final Scores: Sept. 25, 2026

North Carolina high school football final scores from Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, with results from games across the state.

Raleigh, NC · 09-26

The Richmond Observer

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Richmond-Rolesville game resumes at East Wake; homecoming slated for next Friday

ROCKINGHAM -- Richmond Senior's varsity football team has this week off, but have two games scheduled for next week. The Raiders travel back to Wake County on Monday, Sept. 28 to conclude ...

Rockingham, NC · 09-24

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Saint Mary’s expands international recruitment efforts

RALEIGH — As the new school year kicks into high gear for students across the country, a prominent Raleigh boarding and day school is welcoming a new class of students from throughout the United States and abroad. Established in 1842 and located just steps from downtown, Saint Mary’s School...

Raleigh, NC · 09-26

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Mebane approves plan to allocate funds for OCS gymnasium

On the evening of Monday, September 7, the Mebane City Council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the joint use of a new elementary school gymnasium with Orange County Schools, to be constructed along West Ten Road at the site of a future OCS elementary school. If the MOU...

Mebane, NC · 09-24